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BIOPSYCHOLOGY I - BPS108

Duration (approx) 100 hours
Qualification
Statement of Attainment

Explore the Brain: Biopsychology Course Online with Real-World Applications

  • Online course. Self-paced. No deadlines. Flexible start date.
  • 7 lessons + 7 assignments. Practical Exercises. Expert tutor support and feedback.
  • Learn about the brain, senses, endocrine and nervous systems, stress, emotions, consciousness and more.
  • Useful for anyone wanting to understand the biological foundations of behaviour.
  • Professional development training. Or personal interest course.

COURSE STRUCTURE

There are seven lessons in this module as follows:

  1. Introduction Types of external and internal stimuli, mind-body debate, introduction to the nervous system.
  2. The senses Sensory input, sensory perception, description of the major senses.
  3. The Nervous System Description of the neurons, the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, including the autonomic nervous system.
  4. The Endocrine System Effect of hormones on behaviour and physiology, association of endocrine system and nervous system, connection between external and internal stimuli.
  5. Stress Types of stressors, physical effects of stress, personality & stress.
  6. Emotions Homeostasis, eating disorders, physiological responses to emotions, theories of emotion.
  7. Consciousness Degrees of consciousness, awareness & attention, altered states of consciousness.

Aims

  • Explain what is meant by the mind-body debate and consider various theories.
  • Explain how different people can perceive the same stimulus in different ways, due to biological differences between them.
  • Explain how the condition and functioning of the nervous system can affect the psychology of an individual.
  • Explain the function of sensory and motor neurons.
  • Explain the functioning of the cerebellum, the hypothalamus and the thalamus.
  • Identify which brain structures are present in the limbic system, and their main functions.
  • Explain how dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine act as neurotransmitters.
  • Explain how the condition and functioning of the endocrine system can affect the psychology of an individual.
  • Describe the relationship between psychological stress and the physical response of the body.
  • Discuss the relationship between emotions and the physical nature of the body.
  • Discuss the relationship between consciousness and the physical nature of the body.
  • Describe the effect of three psychoactive drugs on the Central Nervous System.
  • Explain how the autonomic nervous system works in terms of its sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

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What Do Our Students Think about the Course?

"I am beginning to understand how the brain works, and it is opening up a whole new dimension! It’s fantastic".

Yvonne Munshi, South Africa, Biopsychology 

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course and found ACS to be wonderful in all aspects"

D. Kenyon, ACS Biopsychology student 

Who are the psychology tutors on the course?

Course written and tutored by international experts including -

  • Jacinda Cole, B.Sc., M. Psych. - psychologist, author, educator, experienced working with children in hospitals.
  • Jade Sciacia, B. Sc.(Hons) -former playleader and teacher, author and educator for over 2 decades.
  • Tracey Jones M.Soc.Sc, B.Sc (Hons) PG Dip. DipSW - psychologist, author, educator, experienced in working with adults and children with learning disabilities for over 3 decades.

Why Study Biopsychology?

The study of biopsychology gives us a fascinating insight into how brain and biology affect our behaviour and thoughts.  Biopsychology looks at the genetic, biological and developmental factors that influence the way we behave and think.  It is a science that draws its knowledge from psychology, biology, genetics, chemistry and neuroscience. Biopsychology studies the interaction between the brain, body and our behaviour. This course is designed to help students to piece together their understanding of other areas of psychology by seeing things form a biological as well as psychological perspective.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

  • The relationship between the physical body and human mind.
  • How the human nervous system and how it affects the way we think, feel and behave.
  • The relationship between our physical body on our psychology and thinking.
  • The techniques used in studying the human brain.
  • Why people behave the way they do from a biological perspective.
  • The impact of hormones and other chemicals on mental states and behaviour.
  • Learn about how messages are transmitted inside the brain and body, the role of chemicals and hormones, and the detection and interpretation of sensory information.

This will enhance your understanding of human behaviour.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand more about how our body and brain interact, and how this can affect our behaviour. For example, people working in areas such as addiction, stress, personnel management, training, counselling, medicine.

 

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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.


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